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Import a Text file (ASCII)

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  • To load a drawing in DXF/DWG format select Import data.

  • Click Text file (ASCII).

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  • Select the file.

  • Enter the import parameters.

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    • Data: selects what data to import.

      • Topographic points: to import a file with a list of topographic points. The points are imported in the Topographic point list.

      • Reference points: to import a file with a list of reference points. The points are imported in the Reference point list.

      • Codes: to import a file with a list of survey codes. The codes are imported in the Codes list.

    • Scheme: the currently available import scheme is suggested. Select a scheme or choose * Customized * to create a scheme.

    • Separator: character separating fields with content.

    • Heading rows: number of rows composing the heading in the file. Heading rows are not imported.

    • Layer: the layer in which the points are saved. Selecting a layer allows a logical organisation of the points.

    • Lat.de/Long.de: selects the format of latitude and longitude when imported.

  • Click Next.

  • The list of the fields that can be imported is displayed in a table.

  • For * Customized * scheme select the fields to import and change the order using the buttons.

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    • image-20250908-134505.png : the field is enabled to be imported.

    • image-20250908-134523.png : moves the field down in the list.

    • image-20250908-134539.png : moves the field up in the list.

  • Click Next.

  • The software shows a preview of the imported data. Check if the result is correct.

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  • Click Next.

  • If the scheme was Customized, it is possible to save the scheme.

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    • Save scheme: enables the saving of the used scheme.

    • Scheme name: the name of the scheme.

  • Click Accept.

  • If a point already exist it is possible to select how to proceed.

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    • Next available: the point is imported with the ID of the next available point.

    • Overwrite: the point overwrite the point in the database with the same name.

    • Skip: skips the importing of the point.

    • Apply to all: allows to apply to all points the selection.

  • The software shows a report of the importation.

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  • Click End to conclude.